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Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments.
Tree Top's structured process of reviewing proposed IT investments will allow an enterprise to understand this alignment,
and prioritize investments. (...)
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Aligning information technology (IT) with corporate strategy is key to maximizing the business impact of IT investments. Tree
Top's structured pro...
Published:
2006-04-05
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Abstract:
Change happens, and it will always happen in virtually every business environment. The underlying enterprise system should
thus be an aid to changing the business, rather than an obstacle, as is the usual case today. (...)
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information technology implementation:
Change happens, and it will always happen in virtually every business environment. The underlying enterprise system should
thus be an aid to chang...
Published:
2006-10-11
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Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
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information technology implementation:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
constantly. In fact, these compa...
Published:
2007-03-26
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Abstract:
A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of
failure. This entire series is a step-by-step guide to the process, with this final part including a comprehensive glossary
of key terms for better understanding. (...)
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information technology implementation:
A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization—a project with ample risk of failure.
This entire seri...
Published:
2007-09-21
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Abstract:
The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing environment with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. (...)
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The University of Illinois provides a good example of extensive integration of its business intelligence (BI) solution and
data warehousing enviro...
Published:
2006-10-27
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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information technology implementation:
Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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A major consulting firm recently unveiled an E-Procurement selection tool that helps its clients select technologies that
enable their business objectives. The tool combines the consulting firm’s knowledge of various E-Procurement solutions with
TEC’s decision support technologies. (...)
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... began using a branded Technology Selection Tool ... arms field consultants
with information on the ... and technical capabilities and implementation
characteristics of ...
Published:
2002-07-22
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Information Builders plans to spin off its middleware technology group (which develops and supports the EDA middleware product)
into a new wholly owned subsidiary named iWay Software. The move is supposed to allow Information Builders (IBI) to concentrate
on the WebFocus and Focus business intelligence (...)
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information technology implementation:
Information Builders plans to spin off its middleware technology group (which develops and supports the EDA middleware product)
into a new wholly ...
Published:
2001-03-06
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Abstract:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes constantly.
In fact, these companies have found that the agility they wish to attain is in direct conflict with the rigidity of their
enterprise systems. (...)
Excerpt related to
information technology implementation:
Very few companies really run standard software applications as "standard" products, since every business changes
constantly. In fact, these compa...
Published:
2007-03-26
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Abstract:
Read the first of a three-part series aimed at providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) with the necessary tools for cloud
asset implementation. Cloud computing is changing the scope of information technology (IT) management, and organizations
must be highly adaptable to safeguard the continuity of t (...)
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information technology implementation:
Read the first of a three-part series aimed at providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) with the necessary tools for cloud
asset implementation...
Published:
2011-02-03
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Abstract:
ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference
guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature (...)
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information technology implementation:
ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than tr...
Published:
2001-02-05
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Dell Computer Corporation spent millions preparing to deploy an ERP system before realizing that the solution to one set
of issues created a more severe problem. Note based on discussion among Michael Dell, Kevin Rollins, and Morten Topfer of
Dell Computer Corporation and Dell’s Platinum Counsel of c (...)
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... the complexity of its information technology infrastructure began to
... systems that inhibited information flow across ... Planning system
implementation program was ...
Published:
2002-05-31
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Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications,
and the need to evaluate application metrics and performance. To address this challenge, it is worth considering application
portfolio management solutions. (...)
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information technology implementation:
Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications, and
the need to evaluate ...
Published:
2006-05-15
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Abstract:
Bar code technology allows users to analyze information to develop more accurate maintenance, personnel, and financial planning.
In particular it can hasten the data recording processes in a maintenance system, as seen in its use in the aircraft maintenance
process. (...)
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... This information must be analyzed and duly interpreted to ... can implement
bar code technology in their ... Clearly, before considering the implementation
of this ...
Published:
2005-05-02
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Abstract:
Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to
get what they want and need from software. (...)
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information technology implementation:
Small and medium enterprises (SME) looking for software must understand their needs and articulate their expectations to get
what they want and ne...
Published:
2005-10-17
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Abstract:
HIPAA-Watch for Security is a tool designed to guide organizations through the risk analysis required by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance process (US). Relevant Technologies, a leading security research and
advisory firm, evaluated HIPAA-Watch for Security to ver (...)
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information technology implementation:
... compliance requires organizations to converge law, technology, and medical information
into an ... three chapters of HIPAA Security Implementation (SANS, ISBN 0 ...
Published:
2004-08-27
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Abstract:
When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems
professionals are required to build application system interfaces and alter transaction processing models. Enterprise Application
Integration (EAI) Tools have matured nicely and (...)
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information technology implementation:
When companies create or change trading relationships or when they swap out business application systems, information systems
professionals are re...
Published:
2000-09-18
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In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise
(SME) market segment, technology choices will be a major factor. (...)
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information technology implementation:
In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise
(SME) market segment, ...
Published:
2005-08-27
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Abstract:
IT initiatives driven within silos, where each department maintain its own project management office, inhibits the overall
cohesiveness and effectiveness of corporate strategy. This document outlines best practices to centralize and deliver a scalable
and robust project management framework strategy. (...)
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information technology implementation:
... a structured framework for the successful implementation of a PM-COE/PMO for internal
technology groups to ... The information provided in the PMBOK describes
the ...
Published:
2005-09-21
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Abstract:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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information technology implementation:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18